Sunday 15 April 2012

Days off


As you know last week I went to Bridport market..... I was going to share my goodies but the moment has past now! But I did want to share this......


This building took my breath away when we turned the corner..... yes it's a bit of a mess but you don't see buildings like this any more. The sign in the window says it's opening as a '50's diner soon...... if you live in or visit Bridport please let me know when it opens so I can go back!

This morning I set off to the boot sale


And very glad I did too!

I needed a phone case for my new iPhone 4 that OH gave me but I found lots of other goodies!!


This lovely little shell box..... my friend fell in love with them in the latest Cath magazine, they were £6 but not on the web or any shops we visited. I found a very small one in Lyme Regis last week for £1.20 but this one is much bigger & was only £1!! It has a little damage to one shell on the side but I'm sure she won't mind.

I was just walking away from the man when I spotted this....



I'm not a good sewer & I'm not sure I'll use it but for only £10 I thought it was a good buy. I could always sell it as it's never been used or even opened!

Talking about sewing take a look at this beauty...


I've wanted a manual sewing machine for a long time & this one was in perfect condition & working.


I got it for £30 which I thought was a good price. I'm trying to find out the age, there was one on the Jones website with a similar number dated 1925..... I thought 1930's so maybe not far out.
I spotted another for sale all rusty & the handle wouldn't turn.... someone was buying it for £30 too!

I've given it a go but the needle keeps unthreading, any ideas why?

And last but not least


A beautiful Jubilee rug!!

I nearly didn't buy it but my brother made me go back.



I have no home for it but hey it'll fit in somewhere!

Isn't odd how you can visit one week & buy nothing & the next there's everything you've ever wanted??!

Thankfully we had the pushchair


Which meant poor Matthew had to walk!

Sorry for the long post........ back soon!


11 comments:

  1. great finds! It was busy down there today! And that diner looks like it has great potential

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  2. lovely long post. those shell boxes remind me of trips to the seaside when I was little. your jones sewing machine, what a bargin and a £10 overlocker fantastic.

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  3. What a fab Jones sewing machine, and it wouldn't be the first time my little ones have had to walk, in order to accomodate the shopping!! X

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  4. You were right that rug is totes amazeballs!!

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  5. What lovely finds!! Love the Jones sewing machine!! It is beautiful!!! I bought an overlocker, and I am still learning how to use it!!;) xo Heather

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  6. This isn't long!
    I love posts like this with lots of interesting things. I love that sewing machine....sorry I can't help you with the problem though.
    xxx

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  7. Love the sewing machine, what a bargain!!!
    That building is amazing!!

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  8. You have to thread those old guys exactly right and you could have the needle in the wrong way or maybe the tension at the front needs adjusting. I don't have a Jones machine but I do have a 1910 Singer, when it isn't working properly, I try all of the above. I love your blog and just discovered it

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  9. Oh my goodness £10 for an overlocker and ALL those other lovely things. Well done you x

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  10. Hello! i've just found your lovely blog and become a follower! A really enjoyable post! I have one of those shell boxes from my Grandma when I was a kid, it was hers before she gave it to me, she bought it on her holidays in 1970. I love the Jubilee rug - glad you went back for it! Some really great finds there, Marina xx

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